"Ah, please don't worry about me."
Aponia seemed to see through Gwen's thoughts and continued with a smile:
"For someone like me, who has failed countless times, even an experience that was not entirely successful is still immensely precious."
Then I'm coming in...
After making it clear that she had not been left with any psychological trauma, Aponia chatted with the three of them for a while longer before visibly growing tired.
Seeing this, Gwen and the other two took their leave at the appropriate time, leaving Aponia to rest—
Earlier, after confirming that Gwen was fine, the three of them had escorted the weakened Aponia back to The Deepest Place—
Perhaps Eden's place would have been more comfortable, but for a weakened patient, a more familiar place was better for recuperation.
"Gwen, what you said just now deserves full marks~"
After leaving The Deepest Place, Alicia became a little more lively. She walked lightly ahead of Gwen and Eden, then turned back and gave Gwen a bright smile.
"Aponia meant well. She only caused such a huge mess because she happened to run into an exception like me.
Whether out of sentiment or reason, I should show some concern."
Although he had not sensed any unusual emotions from Alicia, following a certain instinct, Gwen still chose to explain—
"Besides, Aponia is your friend too, isn't she, Alicia?"
"Mm... this time, I can only give you ninety-nine points~"
As she spoke, Alicia lightly skipped over to Gwen's side and said with a smile:
"After all, if you can smile and talk together, and care for each other...
Then Aponia is your friend too, isn't she?"
"Mm, of course."
Hearing Alicia's words, Gwen smiled and nodded.
"Hehe..."
Alicia revealed an adorable smile and wrapped her arms around the arm Gwen had